With just two games remaining before the end of 2013, the Vernon Vipers look to gain a little traction and a little momentum as they get set to face a division foe tonight at Kal Tire Place. The West Kelowna Warriors come to town for the third of four meeting in the friendly confines. The last time these two met, it wouldn't be a stretch for me to call it the most entertaining game I've been a part of all season. A 2-2 draw with both teams bending but not breaking in the extra period. The matchup has been even all year with both teams scoring 10 goals and giving up 10 goals. Without question the West K fan bus will provide a little more noise to a great rivalry.
Having said that, here's the matchup:
Season Series - September 17 - West K 5 Vipers 3 - Royal LePage Place
- November 8 - Vipers 5 West K 3 - Kal Tire Place
- November 23 - Vipers 2 West K 2 - Kal Tire Place
Vernon Vipers
Record - 19-9-3-4 - 2nd in the Interior Division
Home Record - 9-2-3-3 Away Record - 10-7-0-1
Leaders - Goals - Michael McNicholas (18)
- Assists - Michael McNicholas (30)
- Points - Michael McNicholas (48)
Goaltending - Austin Smith - 18 GP 8-4-3-2, 2.68 GAA, .913 Sv%
- Danny Todosychuk - 16 GP 10-4-0-1, 2.95 GAA, .902Sv%
Special Teams - Powerplay - 15th in the league - 23 for 141 - 16.31%
- Penalty Kill - 4th in the league - 119 of 142 - 83.80%
West Kelowna Warriors
Record - 18-11-1-2 - 4th in the Interior Division
Home Record - 9-8-0-0 Away Record - 9-3-1-2
Leaders - Goals - Jason Cotton/Jordan Masters (15)
- Assists - Seb Lloyd (21)
- Points - Jason Cotton (33)
Goaltending - Andy Desautels - 29 GP 16-8-1-1, 2.47 GAA, .912Sv%
- Cody Porter - 6 GP 2-2-0-1, 4.18 GAA, .854Sv%
Special Teams - Powerplay - 16th in the league - 25 for 155 - 16.13%
- Penalty Kill - 16th in the league - 101 of 136 - 74.26%
Its the fourth of seven meetings this season in a rivalry that is fun to watch. Hope to see you down at the rink, but if you can't make it, all the action will be on Vipers MixLR starting at 6:45.
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